St. Anthony Public Schools Artificial Intelligence Policy and Implementation Guide

Table of Contents

  1. Introduction
  2. Understanding AI in Education
  3. Guiding Principles
  4. AI Literacy and Skill Development
  5. Implementation Strategy
  6. Data Privacy and Security
  7. Ethical Considerations and Responsible Use
  8. Equity and Accessibility
  9. Professional Development
  10. Community Engagement
  11. Continuous Evaluation and Improvement
  12. Implementation Timeline

1. Introduction

St. Anthony Public Schools is committed to integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) in a manner that aligns with our mission "to educate, prepare and inspire a community of lifelong learners in our small, caring environment." This policy provides comprehensive guidelines for the responsible and innovative use of AI in our educational setting, reflecting our commitment to the success of all learners through innovation and collaboration.

As we embrace the potential of AI to enhance our educational practices, we remain steadfast in our "Ever Brighter" concept, focusing on the authenticity, brilliance, voice, and purpose of our students. This policy aims to harness the power of AI to support our World's Best Workforce Goals, including career and college readiness, while emphasizing our measures of student success: emotional and social thriving, love of learning, and community contribution.

2. Understanding AI in Education

Definition and Scope

For the purposes of this policy, Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to computer systems that can perform tasks typically requiring human intelligence. In our educational context, this encompasses a range of technologies including, but not limited to: